Sales and Leadership Trainee

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Expires Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately‑held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, our business is built on the principles of Service, Integrity, Reliability, and on relationships of trust with teammates, customers, and suppliers.

We operate in a decentralized environment where each Profit Center (PC) is run by a Profit Center Manager as if it were a small business. PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized approach that honors what’s special about each local marketplace.

We are looking for a Sales & Leadership Trainee at our Asheville, NC location.

The Sales & Leadership Development program is a multi‑year rotational program aimed at investing in each trainee’s future by providing exposure to all aspects of our business. During the program we develop an aligned understanding of your skill set and long‑term career goals.

• Live into your dreams. We pair your passion, skill set, and career goals with our business needs. When the program is complete you will have the opportunity to pursue a long‑term career in sales, operations management, profit center management, or a variety of other career paths that suit your individual goals and the needs of the business.
• Learn the business. Your learning path includes on‑the‑job experience supplemented by coaching from experienced managers, books, computer courses, and visits with customers and vendors. You will learn about all aspects of our business (including warehouse procedures, operations, and sales) with guidance along the way from mentors and managers.

• Perform work related to operations such as receiving, shipping, processing returns, making deliveries, and maintaining proper truck maintenance.
• Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.
• Complete related online courses that supplement learning.

• Assist customers and teammates, process sales orders, provide reliable product information, and maintain the display area.
• Gain experience working with residential, commercial, and contractor customers.
• Participate in vendor product knowledge sessions.

• Manage pricing and margin, bids, quotes submittals, procurement, and job scheduling.
• Develop relationships with vendors and participate in joint sales calls.

Engage in an in‑depth career discussion with your assigned Profit Center Manager to determine which aspect of business you’re interested in pursuing.

• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in customer service, sales, management, or leadership roles.
• Able to drive for company business – be at least 18, possess a proper driver’s license, and maintain a driving record that meets company policy.
• Excellent communication, listening, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships, inspire teamwork, adapt quickly, and maintain high accuracy.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Basic English reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.

• Competitive starting wage and a Profit‑Sharing Program that gives each team member a direct share of the profits on an annual basis.
• Full‑time benefits (for those working 30+ hours per week):
  Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage; accident and hospital indemnity; life and long‑term disability insurance; pre‑tax healthcare and dependent care accounts; paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; paid pregnancy and parental leave; paid day of community service.
• Full‑time and part‑time benefits: 401(k), retirement cash account with company contributions, targeted training programs, company wellness program, employee discounts, college tuition benefits.

Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

We are a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre‑employment drug screening and a successful background investigation subject to applicable laws.